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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.90, 931.22 and 621.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.90, 931.22 and 621.12 is: 857.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.90 : 931.22 = 621.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.90/931.22 = 621.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.90x = 931.22 × 621.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.90x = 578,399.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,399.37/674.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.01

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